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Originally Posted by FlameOn
ABC news is reporting they have confirmation Americans will be sending M2 Bradleys to Ukraine soon. These were used to great effect against Iraqi T-72s in the first Gulf War. French are confirmed to sending an unconfirmed number AMX-10RC light tanks (wheeled). This is putting a lot of pressure on the Germans to send something as well, probably the Marder IFVs (more than likely Scholz will still say no to sending Leopard 2s, and continue blocking their re-export from other countries who have offered, like Spain).
Hopefully these will all arrive in time for spring. Ukrainians have been projecting they will need 2 full armored divisions ready for a big counter offensive by then.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-s...ry?id=96195987 |
MTBs would be nice, but the Marder is a good piece of kit.
Let’s hope more Western countries clear out some of their stock.
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